Jason Navarino who formerly served as chair of Riker Danzig’s tax and corporate practice groups, joins McCarter’s corporate group in New Jersey. Jason spoke to New Jersey Law Journal to discuss how McCarter’s platform will enhance how he can support his clients. “As my practice has grown and Continue Reading
McCarter & English Lands Riker Danzig Tax, Corporate Leader
Jason Navarino, the former chair of Riker Danzig’s tax and corporate practice, has joined McCarter & English as a corporate partner in New Jersey. Jason spoke with Law360 to discuss his transition to McCarter & English, stating, "one of the great things about McCarter is that there's a lot Continue Reading
DOJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
Federal restrictions on marijuana are scaling back following its reclassification from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III, though the fight for full federal legalization continues. Under the reclassification, cannabis moves from the more strictly regulated Schedule I category, Continue Reading
The White-Collar Defence Lawyers with Nothing to Do
According to data from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, prosecutors brought fewer white-collar cases last year than in any year since at least 1986. Since returning to office last year, the Trump administration has paused and then overhauled enforcement of a law targeting Continue Reading
New Haven Delegates Weigh Candidates in Democratic Governor’s Primary
Seventy-four delegates from New Haven — one of the largest delegations in Connecticut — will vote on the next Democratic nominee for governor of Connecticut next month. Which candidate will receive the party's formal nomination in advance of the primary election? McCarter Senior Government Continue Reading
Amazon Faces Long Odds in Expected Court Fight over Union
Where does Amazon’s effort to challenge certification of a union at one of its New York locations stand? They’ll likely appeal the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finding that Amazon unlawfully refused to bargain with a union, but the company faces an uphill battle in convincing a federal Continue Reading
Iran War’s Trade Fallout Likely to Spread Beyond Oil, Fertilizer
In a Law360 article examining the trade fallout from the war in Iran, Zack Hadzismajlovic said the economic disruption caused by the conflict could significantly strengthen the US negotiating position in global trade talks. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven sharp increases in oil, gas Continue Reading
Two McCarter & English Attorneys Rise to Partner in New Jersey
McCarter & English LLP announces the promotion of Geoffrey E. Lynott and Ryan Savercool to partner in recognition of their growth as litigators and their dedication to clients. "This is a tremendous individual achievement for our new partners, but also a moment of great pride for our firm as we Continue Reading
Four Key Questions on Tariff Investigations
The US trade representative announced more than 75 new trade investigations this month in an effort to create a new tariff framework after the Supreme Court struck down prior duties, but uncertainty remains about the fate of existing agreements with trading partners and the potential for higher Continue Reading
Iran War Raises War Exclusion Fears For Cyber Coverage
As geopolitical tensions rise, companies are facing a new, unpredictable risk: the mix of cyberattacks and war exclusions in their insurance policies. Nicole Corona speaks with Law360 on the Iranian war and what it means for policyholders. The March 2023 attack on Stryker Corp. by an Iran-linked Continue Reading